Fraser Island & Hervey Bay
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world: 123 kilometres in length with striking sand cliffs, over 100 freshwater lakes, crystal clear flowing streams, dramatic shipwrecks and a thriving wild dingo population. That’ s just one of the highlights of the Fraser Coast, just three and a half hours north of Brisbane. Another hot spot on this coast is Hervey Bay, considered Australia’ s whale watching capital. Fishing, sailing, glass-bottomed boat trips, museums and art galleries, sheltered beaches and a mild climate – it’ s little wonder that the region’ s catchphrase is‘ Perfect by Nature’.
Lake McKenzie © Tourism & Events Queensland
Hervey Bay
River Heads
Wanggoolba Creek
Champagne Pools
Fraser Island Coloured Sands
Lake McKenzie
75 Mile Beach Maheno Wreck
6 days / 5 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1: Brisbane – Noosa( 135km) Begin your journey travelling along the Bruce Highway as you make your way up to Noosa. Take the Glass House Mountains tourist turn-off and follow the signs, these picturesque mountains are spectacular landmarks of the Sunshine Coast.
Day 2: Noosa – Hervey Bay( 184km) This morning walk along Hastings Street where there is an array of boutique shops to explore and trendy cafés to dine at. Visit the vibrant markets where you can pick yourself up a souvenir or two. In the afternoon, visit Urangan pier and enjoy great views of Fraser Island.
Day 3: Hervey Bay Spend a day on the water spotting humpback whales( seasonal July- November) as they make their way from Northern Queensland to Antarctica.
Sunshine Coast Glass House Mountains
Noosa
Brisbane
Day 4: Fraser Island Leave your car at River Heads and board the 50 minute ferry ride to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. Enjoy a revitalizing swim in Lake McKenzie and relax on the sandy white beaches of this postcard perfect lake. Then take a drive along Seventy-Five Mile Beach to see the technicolour sand cliffs of the Pinnacles and SS Maheno shipwreck.
Day 5: Fraser Island Stroll along the Wanggoolba Creek boardwalk through sub-tropical rainforest. Next you’ ll go north to Champagne Pools where you can explore shallow sandy pools sheltered by rocks from the crashing surf. Finish the afternoon off with a climb to the viewpoint and look for dolphins, sharks, rays and turtles.
Day 6: Hervey Bay – Brisbane( 289km) After breakfast, drive yourself back down to Brisbane.
Rental car: Hertz( Group C) from $ 75 per day
Our favourite places to stay:
• Coral Beach Noosa Resort
• Mantra Hervey Bay
• Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island
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The price guide shown is per car hire based on 6 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date